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Thromb Haemost 2000; 83(03): 358-359
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613819
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Factor V HR2: An Ancient Haplotype out of Africa – Reasons for being Interested

Elena M. Faioni
1   From the A. Bianchi Bonomi Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center, I.R.C.C.S. Maggiore Hospital and Department of Internal Medicine, University of Milano, Italy
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14 December 2017 (online)

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